Pocket Guide: Houston The Woodlands 2 stars IHG Hotels

The Woodlands, a master-planned community in the southeast Texas, is located 28 miles (45 km) north of downtown Houston. The Woodlands features a shopping mall, seven golf courses, a regional concert venue, and a 4-star-rated resort. Coursing through the community is a publicly accessible waterway with a colorful lighted, dancing waterfall complete with music.